Editorial

The Tennessee Football Player Flipping Off The Fans Deserves A Medal

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David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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A photo has surfaced online of Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Rashaan Gaulden flipping off Alabama fans.

It’s unclear at what point of the game this occurred, but Gaulden likely was upset from start to finish. The Crimson Tide blew out Tennessee by a score of 45-7.

I know that some people would say this kid deserves to be suspended, and maybe he does. However, allow me to make a case for why he shouldn’t be. First, this is hilarious. A kid throwing up the double birds while getting crushed is awesome.

Second, we can sanitize sports to the point that we take away the emotion from the kids. The guy is out there getting crushed, and he threw up the middle finger. I want that to happen. I want the players so invested that they don’t back down from fans taunting.

I need that passion like I need air in my lungs. Don’t suspend this guy. Make him the captain.

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